Fiordland: Helicopter Ride, Hike & Boat Trip

Imagine experiencing Fiordland from the air, land, and water – an adventure in the New Zealand Alps. This excursion includes a helicopter flight, a hike through Luxmore Hut, and a sail across Lake Te Anau.

Description

We will meet at the helicopter base on Lakefront Drive in Te Anau to start the journey through Fiordland National Park by air, land, and water. Our adventure commences with a helicopter flight lasting 25 minutes, showcasing views of Lake Te Anau, the Hidden Lakes of New Zealand, and the peaks of the Main Divide. The flight path includes sights of the Kepler Mountains.

Upon landing at Luxmore Hut, you can choose between two hiking routes:

Luxmore Hut Trek (2.5 to 3 hours): This hike descends through a beech forest along a winding trail, ending at Brod Bay on the shores of Lake Te Anau.

Luxmore Hut and Luxmore Summit Trek (5 to 6 hours): This extended hike leads through the beech forest to the Luxmore Summit viewpoint, offering views of New Zealand's South Island, concluding at the shores of Lake Te Anau.

Boat Return: After either hiking route, a 10-minute boat ride will return us to the starting point, completing this excursion.